Finding the Third Proportional to 892.75 and 1,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 892.75 and 1,934 is: 4,189.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
892.75 : 1,934 = 1,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
892.75/1,934 = 1,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
892.75x = 1,934 × 1,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
892.75x = 3,740,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,740,356/892.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,189.70
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